South Africa

At Career Options Africa Group we have established ourselves as a leading HR consulting firm that has operated in South Africa for many years. Specialising in HR outsourcing, immigration support and recruitment, we serve as an exceptional Executive Search Agency for talent in the region. 

South Africa is located on the Southern tip of Africa with an ever increasing population and ever strengthening economy. 

At Career Options Africa Group, we are registered with the local regulatory agencies to be a staffing agency, recruitment firm, and outsourcing agency in South Africa - offering you the best services possible in the region. 

Our South Africa unit offers many vital services such as: 

However, before you partake in our services, there are some legalities in South Africa you must be aware of when seeking employment. 

Statutory Obligations 

At Career Options Africa Group we are familiar with the statutory obligations, such as: 

  • The Workmen Compensation Fund - Which states an employer must register with the Compensation Fund and pay annual assessment fees.

    The Compensation Fund is a trust fund that is controlled by the Compensation Commissioner and the employer contributes to the Compensation Fund.

  • The Skills Development Levy (SDL) - This goes toward helping workers develop their skills. The SDL contributions total 1% of total salaries, but employees do not have to contribute any of their own salaries to the fund.

 All allowances and benefits are taxable and make no difference to offer employees a consolidated salary or basic salary with multiple allowances. 

Non -Taxable Benefits 

Additionally, in South Africa, there are many non - taxable benefits which we can help you secure in your roles which include: 

  • Health Insurance - An employer can either work with a benefits provider to offer a group policy to all employees or provide a stipend instead, allowing employees to choose their own plans, especially for a small company.
  • Retirement Funds & Pension Schemes - An employer can provide some sort of pension scheme or retirement contribution system to employees.

When working in South Africa there are many kinds of leave you are legally required to be given, such as: 

  • Annual Leave - A minimum of 21 working days per year

  • Maternity Leave - Which spans four months for female employees

  • Paternity -  Which spans ten days for male employees

  • Sick Leave - Employees should receive a one-day sick leave for every 26 days worked during the first four months of their employment. During each 36-month cycle, an employee is entitled to paid sick leave equal to the number of days worked in six weeks.

  • Family Responsibility Leave - Where three days are given during each annual leave cycle. This applies to employees who have worked for more than four months and those who have worked for at least four days a week for the same employer. This is normally taken in the event of a child’s sickness or in the event of the death of an immediate family member.

There is no legal provision on other leaves like compassionate or emergency leave and that is left to the individual employer’s HR Policy.

Working Hours In South Africa 

You should also bear in mind that the official working hours in South Africa are 45 hours a week which are distributed over a five-day working week with a one-hour lunch break per day.

Additionally, overtime in South Africa includes hours worked above the regular 45 hours per week, which are to be paid 1.5 times the employee’s wage for a normal working day and 2 times for hours worked on a rest day and public holiday.

If you have any more questions regarding how we can help you find employment in South Africa following these legal guidelines with our exceptional expertise here at the Career Options Africa Group, please contact our friendly team today.


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